Music

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Transfer to Oregon State University's Music Program

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This degree in Music is designed for students planning to transfer to Oregon State University to pursue
a degree in Music. Students interested in this option are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Degree
Partnership Program (DPP)

Transfer to Any Oregon University's Music Program

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This two year degree provides the opportunity to gain a solid musical foundation to transfer to other Oregon
universities' music programs. Work with your music advisor to identify program requirements to select
the best transfer courses for you.

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Why Should You Get a Degree in Music?

The music program provides students an opportunity to learn, grow, and engage. You will learn common knowledge
that all musicians use to speak about and perform music as a professional. You will grow in your art and
become the musician you wish to become. You will gain the knowledge needed to engage the community around you in music so that your
talent is shared with those who need it most. The Music program at LBCC offers students academic opportunities
in music and gives them a chance to participate in top-quality performing ensembles, including the LBCC Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and co-curricular vocal
a cappella groups. Students can also participate in instrumental ensembles in cooperation with the Oregon State University Music Department. Auditions
may be required for some performance ensembles. Students
can work on individual music skills and take some of the preliminary music courses needed for transfer to a four-year
college or university. Upon graduation, they can enter the world of the music business, education or musical theater.

Graduate Spotlight

Joshua Rist, Composer/Educator - McNary High School Choral Director

"I would not be able to do what I love everyday without LBCC. When I first joined LBCC, a friend convinced
me to drop into the choir room to meet the choir director. The choir director welcomed me and asked me
to sing for him on the spot. I was nervous but he believed in me and insisted that I sign up for choir.
I remember leaving that room thinking to myself, "I'm a singer now!" Singing in the LBCC choir is one of
the most cherished memories of my life. It made me feel like I was a part of a real community, like I was
integral to something bigger than myself, and it opened up my senses and spirit to a whole new level of
aesthetic experience that left a deep and life-altering impression on me. My experience at LBCC was the
first step in my decision to pursue a career in choral music education. It lit a fire in my soul that I
work diligently to pass on to my students. I feel incredibly fortunate to make art and influence young
people to become their best selves on a daily basis, and I have to give credit to LBCC for helping me discover
my passion and calling."

Career Information

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Boys and Girls Club Programs

We believe in helping you become a smarter and more accomplished musician. But, we also believe that music is
meant to be shared. Your passion for music should not only benefit you but the community around you.

Since Fall of 2016, Linn-Benton Community College Music and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Corvallis and Albany
have collaborated on an after-school music program that serves the students of the area. Each week, four Music
Education majors at LBCC, go out to BGC-Albany and BGC-Corvallis to teach a general music program from students
grades 2-5. It is our chance to share our passion with those around us.

Share your passion. Join LBCC music.

Co-Curricular Ensembles

The Linn-Benton Community College Music Program is currently home to two Contemporary Vocal A cappella Ensembles,
The Sirens and Blue Light Special.

What is Contemporary Vocal A cappella?

A cappella was the first music, and has always been an important part of popular culture, from Madrigals to
Barbershop to Doo Wop. Now we call it "Contemporary A cappella" and it covers pretty much every style of
music around the globe, including rock, pop, R&B, hip-hop, country, jazz, etc.

There are tens of thousands of Contemporary A cappella groups around the US and world, ranging from high school
and college ensembles to professionals and recreational groups. There are also countless fans of Contemporary
A cappella, some who sang, and others who are familiar with the style having seen it on TV (The Sing-Off,
Pitch Perfect, Glee), heard it on the radio, watched it at a local festival, etc (Courtesy of CASA.org).

What We Do?

We make music, arrange many of our own songs and songs popular today, sing, compete, beat-box, and more!

Blue Light Special

Blue Light Special is an auditioned, all male, vocal a cappella ensemble of approximately twelve young men
performing throughout the Willamette Valley. This ensemble rehearses on their own and with music faculty.

The ensemble has been one of only three community college ensembles selected to compete in the International
Championship of Collegiate A cappella Quarterfinals for the past three years!

In addition to competing locally and nationally, they continue to do a lot of work and performance within the
local community.

The Sirens

The Sirens is an auditioned, all female, vocal a cappella ensemble of approximately twelve young women performing
throughout the Willamette Valley. This ensemble rehearses on their own and with music faculty.

The Sirens has been one of only three community college ensembles selected to compete in the International
Championship of Collegiate A cappella Quarterfinals for the past three years!

In addition to competing locally and nationally, they continue to do a lot of work and performing within the
local community.

Chamber & Concert Choirs

The Linn-Benton Community College Music Program is currently home to several choral music ensembles. These ensembles
represent a variety of students from almost every major at Linn-Benton Community College.

Every student brings their own unique background and talent to each ensemble participating in one of the most
comprehensive choral music programs in any Oregon Community College. These ensembles travel across the region
and world, winning Gold and first-place in many competitions.

Chamber Choir

The Chamber Choir is our vocal chamber ensemble here at Linn-Benton Community College. The singers in this
ensemble are selected based on audition and perform works from across the choral repertoire. This ensemble
has represented LBCC in several festivals - locally, domestically, and internationally - with many invitations
to perform around the state including the Oregon State Senate, the Oregon School Boards Association Conference,
and the Oregon Music Educators Convention.

In 2010, the ensemble received 2nd Place in the American Prize for Choral Performance, the only community college
ensemble to receive a national ranking. In 2014, the Chamber Choir was recognized as an "Honored Artist"
of the American Prize. From the American Prize website: "Honored Artists" are individuals or organizations
who have proven themselves to be of "sustained excellence" over a number of seasons as contestants in the
competitions.

The LBCC Chamber Choir was one of the top-scoring choirs of the American International Choral Festival competing
in the Grand Prix! In 2012, the ensemble performed as part of the 2012 Summer Olympic festivities in London,
UK. In 2014, the ensemble received 2nd Place (Gold Level 3) in Sacred A cappella Music and were named Category
Winners/World Champions in the Mixed Choir Category at the 8th World Choir Games in Riga, Latvia. In 2017,
the ensemble received Gold in the Mixed Chamber Choir and Sacred Music categories of the 10th Johannes Brahms
International Choral Competition in Wernigerode, Germany. The Chamber was also a category winner in the Mixed
Chamber Choir division!

Concert Choir

The Concert Choir is a large, un-auditioned mixed voice ensemble of approximately 60 - 90 singers performing
works from across the choral repertoire. The ensemble represented LBCC in several festivals throughout the
Northwest and has been recognized as one of the Northwest's top choral ensembles.

The choir performs both smaller and larger works with students from almost every major offered at LBCC. In
2013 and 2014, the ensemble was selected as a semifinalist in the American Prize in Choral Performance. In
2014, the ensemble received 4th Place in the Musica Contemporanea Category at the 8th World Choir Games and
qualified for the Champions Competition.

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Honors & Awards

The Linn-Benton Community College Choirs have been recognized by the American Prize in Choral Performance every year
since 2010. The LBCC Concert Choirs have been semi-finalists since 2012. The Re-Choired Element Chamber Choirs have
been finalists since 2010 and placed 2nd.

Craig teaches organ and piano at both LBCC and Oregon State University. Prior to coming to Corvallis Craig lived in Japan
and Switzerland. Craig is founder the Amore Concert Series in Corvallis. Craig studied piano and organ
at San Diego State University and received an organ diploma from the Conservatory of Music in Basel, Switzerland.
In addition to organ and piano, he plays harpsichord, fortepiano and clavichord, speaks nine languages,
and is an avid photographer, biker and outdoorsman.

Patty earned her Bachelor of Music at Oregon State University, with an emphasis on vocal music. Performing has played a big
part in Patty's life and she has enjoyed singing as a soloist with many choirs. Equally important to her
is helping singers find their true voices. Patty teaches students of all ages and takes great pleasure
in helping them achieve their vocal potential and the self-confidence that comes with that endeavor.

Jason holds a B.S. in Voice from the State University of New York at Fredonia and an M.M. in Choral Conduction from the University
of Oregon. Jason has performed in many contemporary a cappella groups, including the New York Swing Exchange,
and is currently the founder/primary arranger for the award-winning a cappella group Rezonate.

Olem began playing guitar as a young child learning blues and rock from local Eugene musicians. Olem studied at the University
of Oregon where he received a bachelor of arts in music and a masters degree in Jazz studies. Olem has
recorded several albums over the years including a jazz trio album entitled "standards" released in 2014
and a jazz/fusion album with his band Inner Limits entitled "Inner Limits" in 2014.

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Music Emphasis Associate of Science

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Music Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer

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Individual Lessons

Music students completing the AS in Music are required to take at least one term of Voice and Piano each for at
least one credit as part of their degree requirements. Additional terms can be used to satisfy elective requirements
(and are extremely helpful upon transfer).

Music students completing the AAOT with a focus in Music are required to take at least one term of Voice and Piano
each for at least one credit as part of the focus/area requirements. Additional terms can be used to satisfy
elective requirements (and are extremely helpful upon transfer).

Course Fees and Lesson Times:

Individual lessons do have an additional fee on top of regular tuition.